JoAnne Dickey dies at 88

Marvin WestObits

JoAnne Dickey, 88, wife of former Tennessee football coach and athletic director Doug Dickey, died Wednesday in Jacksonville, Fla.
After a long illness, she succumbed to complications of Parkinson’s disease.
The Dickeys …

Money is no object

Marvin Westwestwords

Fourteen months ago, Phillip Fulmer accepted the challenge of “fixing” Tennessee football.
Because of what he previously accomplished, because of his competitiveness, wisdom and experience, I want to believe it will …

Cherish these Volunteers

Marvin Westwestwords

What follows is some free grandfatherly advice from a long-ago eighth-grade basketball coach at Powell, undefeated no less.
Cherish these Tennessee Volunteers. Wherever you are, tip your cap. Be proud they …

Vanderbilt is different

Marvin Westwestwords

Let’s take a walk, a little visit to Vanderbilt. Tennessee will play basketball there on Wednesday. All tickets are sold, even for obstructed views. The game should be exciting.
If you …

Silver for Shuler

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Heath Shuler is moving on up, big time, toward the top of the heap.
The former Tennessee quarterback will be honored next week with the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award.
To put this …

Vol great John Michels dead at 87

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Tennessee has lost another all-time football great.
All-American John Michels, College Hall of Fame honoree, died Thursday. He was 87.
The legendary Robert R. Neyland provided an indelible description: “John Michels is …

Pruitt hits home run with Chaney hire

Marvin Westwestwords

Tennessee finally has an offensive coordinator. Jeremy Pruitt says he found a perfect fit. Phillip Fulmer says the choice was worth the wait. The athletic director found the funds to …